Principal Water Resources Engineer

WSP · BC, Canada · $151,200 - $200,300 As a Principal Water Resources Engineer at WSP, you will bring technical leadership to impactful projects shaping water systems and resilient communities across British Columbia. Your responsibilities will include: Leading hydrotechnical design to support safe, climate-resilient infrastructure across Western Canada Driving business growth through strategic planning, client relationships, and expanding project opportunities Mentoring and growing talent across all experience levels, strengthening team capability and succession Overseeing watershed, hydrologic, and hydraulic modelling that informs major municipal and provincial decisions Providing senior technical guidance on water resources assessments within multidisciplinary project teams Acting as a Project Director overseeing project decisions related to risk, quality, safety, and client management Championing innovative tools and modelling approaches to enhance sustainability and project outcomes Collaborating across engineering, environmental, and planning disciplines to deliver integrated solutions To be successful in this role, you will need: A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, water resources, or a related discipline Registration (or eligibility within 6 months) as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) 15+ years of experience in consulting or related experience A strong record of client relationship development and strategic growth planning Deep technical expertise demonstrated through delivery of complex water infrastructure projects Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, MIKE, PCSWMM, GIS-based workflows) Experience in flood mitigation, river engineering, drainage systems, or watershed studies Knowledge of BC regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and hydrotechnical design practices In terms of compensation, the salary range for this position is: AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $151,200 - $200,300 MB & ON: $137,900 - $187,900 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $136,500 - $181,300